Co-op

What makes a successful retail leader?

It is undeniable that the retail industry has gone through a rollercoaster of a year; footfall has mostly stayed low…

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Asda owners eye potential £13bn EG Group merger

Asda owners Mohsin and Zuber Issa are reportedly considering merging the company with the EG Group ahead of EG’s £7bn…

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Inquiry launched into Asda’s takeover of Co-op forecourt business

The Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) has launched an investigation into Asda’s acquisition of Co-op’s petrol forecourt business.  Last year,…

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Co-op launches partnership with Just Eat

Just Eat has teamed up with Co-op to launch an on-demand online delivery partnership. Initially rolling-out to 50 stores early…

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Asda to create 10,000 new jobs

Asda has announced plans to create 10,000 new jobs over the next four years as it rolls out its Asda…

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Wilko MD steps down amid refinancing talks

Wilko has announced that its managing director Alison Hands is stepping down from her role, as she is set to…

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Asda opens first ‘Asda Express’ convenience store

Asda has opened its first standalone ‘Asda Express’ convenience store in Sutton Coldfield in the West Midlands, creating 17 new…

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Asda completes Co-op petrol station deal

Asda has completed the acquisition of 132 grocery retail sites with attached petrol stations from the Co-op for a value…

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Co-op pre-tax profits fall to £7m

The Co-op has revealed its group pre-tax profits fell 84% to £7m in the first half of the year as…

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Co-op Food boss Jo Whitfield steps down

Co-op has announced that Matt Hood will become managing director of Co-op Food after Jo Whitfield steps down from the…

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